This Day in The NFL

Fred Dryer Makes History: First NFL Player with Two Safeties in One Game

October 21, 1973 44

Johnny Unitas Makes History: First QB to Surpass 40,000 Passing Yards

September 30, 1973 43

O.J. Simpson Shatters Record: 250-Yard Rushing Explosion vs. Patriots

September 16, 1973 44

Perfect Season Complete: Dolphins Finish 17–0 with Super Bowl VII Win

January 14, 1973 42

Dolphins Finish Perfect Season, Beat Redskins 14–7

January 14, 1973 63

The Immaculate Reception: Franco Harris’ Miracle Play Lifts Steelers in 1972

December 23, 1972 43

Joe Namath Erupts: 496 Yards, 6 TDs Lead Jets in Record 872-Yard Shootout

September 24, 1972 38

Roger Staubach Shines: Cowboys Win Super Bowl VI Over Dolphins

January 16, 1972 40

Longest Game Ever: Dolphins Win 82-Minute Christmas Epic vs. Chiefs

December 25, 1971 49

Ken Houston Makes History: Two Pick-Sixes Set NFL Interception Return Record

December 19, 1971 42